This year our Digital Design and Photojournalism Yearbook Course students learned how to research and design promotional campaign posts that would be used specifically for Instagram social media marketing. They were asked to read teenage activist Xiye Bastida’s essay “Calling In” to understand the difference between Climate Action and Climate Justice, which would be the … Read more…
As the autumn and winter holidays draw near, the festive mood of the season can either inspire us as we celebrate our traditions, or cause us to fret over the preparation that accompanies such festivities. These late seasons in the year present us with the gift of time to pause and reflect, and it is … Read more…
“Just stay safe.” These were the only conditions that my uncle, a pilot for Alaska Airlines, gave me before I set off on a 22-day backpacking adventure across 10 different United States locations on a $300 budget. December 2015, I had a little less than four weeks off for Christmas. My uncle’s friend gave me a hiking backpack … Read more…
Starting in 2011, FSHA’s science department began offering an introductory robotics course as a semester elective. Using the Lego Mindstorms platform, the intent of the course was to provide exposure and discovery for girls who had no prior experience with programming or robotics. Since inception, about 20 girls per year have chosen to use their … Read more…
Cherished Memories Prom Dress Collection Campaign 2016 It is in the spirit of priceless high school memories that FSHA partners with the Salvation Army in their annual Cherished Memories Campaign. The campaign collects prom dresses from generous donors and distributes them through the Pasadena Salvation Army to local high school girls, helping them create cherished … Read more…